Dog Dies, 2 People Injured, 4 Displaced In House Fire: PM Patch RI

RHODE ISLAND — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Rhode Island Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

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• Dog Dies, 2 People Injured, 4 Displaced In Bristol House Fire: Bristol fire officials say the fire was caused by a cigarette being thrown into a trash can inside the home.
• What Is Ex-RI Gov. Gina Raimondo's Next Gig After Leaving Presidential Cabinet?: Just a week after leaving former President Joe Biden's cabinet, ex-Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo secures her next gig.
• MA Woman Drives Drunk With Toddler In Car: Portsmouth Police: Portsmouth police accuse Dara Dupre, 24, of Fall River, Massachusetts, of drunken driving with a 2-year-old child in the car.

Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:

• Big Lots Bankruptcy: This RI Store Likely Doomed
• Child Endangerment; 2 DUIs; Larceny; More; Coventry Police Arrest Log
• Firefighter Injured Battling House Fire In Smithfield: Report
• Snow Bursts, Bitter Blast, Gusty Winds: Wintry Week In Store For RI
• Earthquake Rattles Rhode Island
• Narragansett Delays Short-term and Summer-Only Rentals After Court Ruling
• 3 Domestic Assaults; Shoplifting; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log
• Cranston Convenience Store Robbed At Gunpoint
• 2 RI Lawmakers Propose Ending Prior Authorization Requirements For Primary Care Providers
• Bristol Moving Fourth of July Concert Series To Roger Williams University
• Illnesses Causing Concern; James Beard Nominees: RI Top Stories
• Town Of South Kingstown: See Public Hearings For Next Town Council Meeting.

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